Cultural Events
Venice Carnival – Italy
The iconic pre-Lenten event transforms the floating city into a wondrous world of masked celebration and sophisticated soirées each February. The 18th-century tradition continues with elaborate costumes, gondola parades, and exclusive masked balls in historical palazzos. Travel Master Suggestion: Let us secure your invitations to the most prestigious private balls and arrange a personalized Venetian mask fitting with master artisans.
Diwali – India
This five-day “Festival of Lights” illuminates India each fall with countless oil lamps, fireworks, and vibrant festivities. In major cities like Mumbai and Delhi, the celebration combines ancient traditions with modern luxury. Travel Master Suggestion: Experience Diwali through the eyes of local nobility with private home invitations and tailored events arranged by our in-country partners.
Holi Celebration – India
This wondrous spring celebration brings a splash of color to the streets of India, Nepal, and Pakistan as revelers douse each other with vibrant powdered dyes. While delightfully chaotic in public spaces, there are refined ways to participate. Travel Master Suggestion: We can arrange for you to celebrate at a special heritage hotel’s private Holi event, complete with natural colors and traditional performers.
Día de los Muertos – Mexico
This extensive celebration of life and death features intricate altar displays, candlelit processions, and creative expressions throughout late October and early November. In colonial cities like Oaxaca, the celebrations are especially spectacular. Travel Master Suggestion: Join expert-led photography tours and gain exclusive access to private family events through our regional connections.
King’s Day – Netherlands
The entire country turns orange each April 27th as the Dutch celebrate their king with citywide festivities. The sophisticated canal district becomes a glamorous playground with boat parties and cultural events. Travel Master Suggestion: We can arrange private canal cruises with premium catering and access to exclusive rooftop parties overlooking the celebrations.
Tet – Vietnamese New Year
Vietnam’s significant event brings intricate flower displays, traditional performances, and sophisticated celebrations to cities and towns alike each lunar new year. Travel Master Suggestion: Experience private home events with local families and gain exclusive access to temple events usually closed to visitors.
Loy Krathong and Yi Peng – Thailand
These simultaneous celebrations create the most captivating night, as thousands of candlelit lotus flowers float down rivers and radiant lanterns fill the night sky, typically in November. Travel Master Suggestion: We can secure prime viewing spots at luxury riverside restaurants and organize personal lantern-making workshops with local artisans.
Cultural Spectacles
La Tomatina – Valencia, Spain
This famous tomato-throwing festival in Buñol each August is chaotic in the streets but can be experienced with elegance through carefully curated viewing positions and exclusive access. Travel Master Suggestion: Enjoy the festivities from private terraces and enjoy gourmet lunch at historic estates in the surrounding countryside.
St. Patrick’s Festival – Dublin
Ireland’s national celebration has evolved into a sophisticated five-day festival each March, featuring luxury cultural events, artistic performances, and exclusive galas. Travel Master Suggestion: Let us arrange VIP access to the parade’s premier viewing locations and exclusive invitations to private cultural events.
Sporting Spectacles
Monaco Grand Prix
Formula One’s most prestigious race transforms Monte Carlo each May into the world’s most glamorous sporting destination. The combination of high-speed racing through narrow streets and trackside luxury is unmatched. Travel Master Suggestion: Gain access to premium yacht viewing positions, exclusive race balconies, or even the coveted Monaco Dance Academy terrace through our privileged connections.
Monaco Yacht Show
September brings the world’s most luxurious superyachts to Port Hercule for this prestigious maritime event. Beyond the vessels, the show features luxury exhibits and exclusive gatherings. Travel Master Suggestion: Secure priority access to private yacht viewings and invite-only evening events through our maritime industry connections.
Tour de France
This famous three-week cycling race showcases France’s stunning landscapes and charming villages each July. While millions line the routes, there are sophisticated ways to experience the event. Travel Master Suggestion: We organize transfers to key stages, access to VIP viewing locations, and luxury accommodations in carefully selected châteaux along the route.
Australian Grand Prix
Formula One kicks off its season in Melbourne each March, transforming the city into a hub of racing excitement and exclusive events. Travel Master Suggestion: Gain access to the most desired viewing positions and exclusive paddock experiences through our Formula One connections.
Running of the Bulls – Spain
Pamplona’s famous San Fermín festival in July offers more than just the morning bull runs – it’s a week-long celebration of Basque culture with exclusive events throughout the city. Travel Master Suggestion: Secure private terraces along the route and access to exclusive evening events featuring traditional Basque gastronomy.
Winter Wonderlands
Harbin International Ice & Snow Sculpture Festival
The world’s largest winter celebration turns this Chinese city into a frozen wonderland from December to February, featuring massive illuminated ice sculptures and snow art installations. Travel Master Suggestion: Avoid the crowds with morning private tours and access to VIP warming stations throughout the festival grounds.
Québec Winter Carnival
North America’s biggest winter carnival celebrates the joys of the season with ice palaces, night parades, and sophisticated soirées each February. Travel Master Suggestion: Let us arrange private ice-wine tastings, exclusive access to the Ice Palace before public hours, and meet-and-greets with carnival dignitaries.
Arts & Music
Vivid Festival – Sydney
This annual festival transforms Sydney into a canvas of light, music, and ideas, typically in May. Renowned artists create site-specific installations throughout the city’s iconic harbor. Travel Master Suggestion: Gain access to VIP boat tours through the installations, private behind-the-scenes tours of light shows, and exclusive artist meet-and-greets.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The world’s largest arts festival each August transforms Scotland’s capital into a vibrant hub of performances, art installations, and street acts. Travel Master Suggestion: Secure premium tickets for sold-out shows, exclusive backstage tours, and private receptions with artists and performers.
Monaco Yacht Show
September brings the world’s most luxurious superyachts to Port Hercule for this prestigious maritime event. Beyond the vessels, the show features luxury exhibits and exclusive gatherings. Travel Master Suggestion: Secure priority access to private yacht viewings and invite-only evening events through our maritime industry connections.
Gala of Lights – New York
This holiday celebration in New York City’s Bryant Park features luxury ice-skating, festive food, and world-class holiday lights. Travel Master Suggestion: Access VIP lounges, private ice-skating sessions, and exclusive chef’s tastings throughout the holiday season.